Halloween 

On Tuesday, October 31, students are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes.  

If your child chooses to participate, please send them to school dressed in their costume that is comfortable for them to wear for the whole day.  Inflatable costumes or costumes that include weapons, masks or face coverings or costumes of a violent or gory nature are not permitted. 

We ask that parents not send candy, food or other items, as we cannot distribute or share them with students. 

School Council Meeting – October 26, 2023 6:30-8:00pm  

We were thrilled to see so many new parents join us for the School Council meeting in September. Moving forward, to help new parents get to know the school better, we have planned on adding more information and context for the decisions being made and discussing more details about school activities as well as special events and fundraisers organized by School Council and Parent Society.  

For the Leadership Report at the November meeting, admin will be presenting the 2022-2023 Data Story which includes an examination of Report Card Grades as well student, parent and teacher perception data drawn from a variety of surveys administered throughout the school year. They will highlight areas of celebration and growth and explain how the review of data with staff is done and how it leads to the formulation of new goals for Literacy, Math and Well-Being for this year’s School Development Plan. Mme Julie and Mme Stephanie look forward to sharing this important work with Westgate parents and guardians. 

Terry Fox Run 

We are so thrilled to share with you that we raised just over $6,500.00! Mme Julie and Mme Stephanie, as promised, wore banana costumes for a day because students and their families achieved their fundraising goal. We really appreciated seeing so many families out for the run and we thank you for your contributions. 

Casino Fundraiser 

We are still in need of volunteers for our upcoming casino dates on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 at Cowboy’s Casino. There are vacancies in several positions on both days. Parking and a free meal are included with all positions. No knowledge of gambling or previous experience is necessary. Volunteers can work more than one shift but must remain in the same position. Please consider signing up today as one casino shift generates the greatest financial return on your time - a low estimate would be about $135/hour worked. Other benefits include time spent with other adults - no kids allowed and getting to know other awesome members in our school community! You can sign up directly online at https://signup.com/go/vfrSwZR . If you have any questions, please email Marnie at westgateschoolcasino@gmail.com.  Thank you in advance for your support of our society’s largest fundraiser! 

Lost and Found 

Our lost and found is extremely full of lost items. Please remind your child to check for their lost items. The lost and found will also be on display at the front entrance during Student Learning Conferences. If you wish to come to the school to see if any of your child(ren)’s items are in the lost and found, please enter through the main entrance and check in at the office first.  

Important Dates 

October 26 - Grade 6 Vaccinations 
October 26 - School Council Meeting 6:30pm 
November 7 - Special Lunch 
November 9 - Non Instruction Day 
November 10-14 - Fall Break 
November 15 - Photo Retakes and Class Photos 
November 17 - Popcorn Day 
November 16 - Conference booking opens at 6:00am 
November 16 - Remembrance Day Assembly (students only) 
November 20 - Grade 2 Assembly 
November 21 - 24 Book Fair 
November 23 & 24 - Student Learning Conferences 
November 24 - Non Instruction Day 
November 30 - Math Night for Parents 6:30pm 
November 30 - School Council Meeting 7:30pm